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knighthood
noun knight·hood \ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d\
: the rank or title of a knight
Full Definition of KNIGHTHOOD
1
: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
2
: the qualities befitting a knight : chivalry
3
: knights as a class or body
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First Known Use of KNIGHTHOOD
13th century
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KNIGHTHOOD Defined for Kids
knighthood
noun knight·hood \ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d\
Definition of KNIGHTHOOD for Kids
: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
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